3 / 5 - 3 reviews
How to get there
1 hour by plane, or 8 hours by road from Istanbul
When to go
From May to October
Minimum stay
1 to 2 days
Konya (Turkey)
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Charlotte Breton
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Reviews of Konya
In the center of Anatolia, balanced between tradition and modernity, Konya is an interesting town.
My suggestion:
Every year, around the middle of December, Konya is the site of the Mevlâna festival, which is dedicated to the whirling dervishes.
My review
The home of the Sufi order of the whirling dervishes, and the former Seljuk capital, Konya is not short of historic monuments if you want to visit this city of approximately 1 million inhabitants: impressive mosques, and a labyrinth of narrow streets around the market where you can see the region's traditional rugs.
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Konya is an important center for the Sufis. And of course the order of the whirling dervishes was founded here.
My suggestion:
Most visitors who come to Konya only visit the Mevlana museum. But the town has lots more to offer (old mosques and madrasahs, parks, gastronomy, etc.). So don't be afraid to spend a little time there.
My review
Konya is an important spiritual center in Turkey and Rumi's mausoleum, which also houses the Mevlana museum, is a fabulous example of Seljuk architecture. Despite this, few foreign tourists visit the town. So it's the perfect destination for those who like going off the beaten path.
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Rémi Manesse
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Rémi Manesse
Konya, a religious town that is the home of the whirling dervishes.
My suggestion:
You should visit Konya, especially for the surrounding countryside.
My review
Konya is the most religious and traditional town in Turkey. It is famous for the "Mevlevi" order who pray by turning round and round while dressed in a white robe. Its members, known as "whirling dervishes", are easily recognized in the town. Most of the sites to be visited are,not surprisingly, religious, and belong to this order. There is a museum and also some mosques. It seems like quite a wealthy town, there are mosques everywhere, each more beautiful than the last.
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Charlotte Breton
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Charlotte Breton
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